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Willem Hermanus Leonardus Maria "Bill" SCHOLTEN

FUNERAL HOME

Abraham's Funeral Home

366-374 Devon St East

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Willem SCHOLTEN Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 23 April 2025 surrounded by family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved partner of Jan. Loved Dad of Yolanda, Bruce, Elke and Phill, and Katie and Brad. Adored Granddad of Tom, Jack, Joe, Brock, Jett, Kees, Sam, Nicole, Ella, Katerina, and Jojo. Messages may be left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices or posted to the Scholten family, C/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Taranaki Health Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service, or online at www.thf.org.nz. A celebration of Wim's life will be held in The Chapel of W Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Sunday 27 April 2025 at 10.30am.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Apr. 25, 2025.

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Paul Phillips

April 28, 2025

To Jan and family. So sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. Please accept our condolences at this sad time.
Paul and staff WRPhillips Ltd

Moira Blundell

April 28, 2025

Sorry. Jan and family for the sad loss of Bill.
My thoughts are with you

Andy Byrne

April 28, 2025

Such sad news, Unfortunately I missed Bills funeral.
I only just heard of Bills death today, such a great man to many at Inglewood Engineering.
My condolences to the Scholten family.
RIP Bill

Warren [cuddles] & Carolyn Callaghan

April 28, 2025

our sincere condolences to the scholten family ,thanks bill for giving me a start in life with a apprenticeship. Tuff man but fair, so much respect for this man. REST IN PEACE .

Bettina van der Werf

April 26, 2025

From Bettina. And from Veronique, Scott and family to Yolanda, Bruce, Elke and family. ANd to Jan, Wim's beloved wife and family.

Wim's sister in law, Royal, and your cousins, Bettina, Veronique, Scott and family are so sorry for the loss of Uncle Wim.

Veronique and I remember family holidays at the Scholtens when we were children. Wim was so kind to us kids but no nonsense haha!

I also remember my first year at University, going with Yolanda to stay at the Scholtens in the holidays. We were about 18. Wim treated us as young adults and listened to and discussed our thoughts and ideas. Although when I think back we were just kids. Wim was always a welcoming and generous host.

Wim was also an astute and successful businessman and a real credit to his family and community.

Last time I saw Uncle Wim was a few years ago and he was his usual gregarious, humorous and loving self.

We will miss our Uncle Wim.

With love, Bettina and the van der Werf family.

Duncan bower

April 26, 2025

Thank you bill you taught me to be a tradesman with a great work ethic always hard but always fair rest in peace

Robert Gall

April 26, 2025

Thank you Bill for giving me a start in life and some beaut legendary moments during my apprenticeship.
Rest in peace
Forever a man amongst men.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Robert Gall

Peter Ellis

April 26, 2025

Condolences to the family good memories of time working for Bill Rest in Peace

Lynley Arbuckle

April 26, 2025

My deepest condolences Jan and families

Susan Hall

April 26, 2025

My condolences to Bill's family. That amazing Man will be forever part of everyday to come for you. He was a hero without equal and so many times he was the best boss ever xox
Love Susan

Love Susan

Shorty & Krissy

April 25, 2025

Our condolences to Bill's family. Will miss you Bill. Shorty & Krissy.

Allen and Clare Charteris

April 25, 2025

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Scholten Family at the sad loss of a much loved Partner Dad and Grand-dad a flying dutchman now at rest.

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366-374 Devon St East, New Plymouth